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Jan

22

Free Health Programming for NYC Area Libraries!

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on January 22nd, 2020 0 comments

End of Life Choices New York is a leading organization in New York working to improve end of life care and expand end of life options, to ensure a humane and peaceful death. They address issues such as quality of health care, health care choices, and human rights, autonomy, justice and the relief of human… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, In the Region, Outreach

Oct

23

It’s National Health Education Week!

Posted by Erin Seger on October 23rd, 2019 0 comments

During the third week of October, the Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) celebrates National Health Education Week. The goal of NHEW is to increase national awareness of major public health issues and promote a better understanding of the role of health education. Have you heard of the field of health education, or do you know… Read More »

Posted in: CHES, Consumer Health, Health Professionals, Outreach, Public Health

Oct

02

Explore Health Literacy with the NNLM Reading Club

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on October 2nd, 2019 0 comments

Because it can be challenging to find a compatible health provider, choose health insurance coverage, or understand medical terms, organizations have been observing October as Health Literacy Month since 1999. It is a time to bring attention to the importance of making health information easy to understand and making the health care system easier to… Read More »

Posted in: All of Us, Outreach

Aug

23

Funding available to support Community Based Organizations

Posted by Kate Flewelling on August 23rd, 2019 0 comments

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications from Community Based Organizations to support health programming in public libraries. The purpose of the Health Programming in Public Libraries Award is to fund Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to incorporate MedlinePlus and information about the All of Us Research Program into existing… Read More »

Posted in: @ the RML, Funding, Outreach

May

30

Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with the NNLM Reading Club

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on May 30th, 2019 0 comments

The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated each June. To learn more about each of these titles, download book discussion guides, promotional materials and corresponding LGBTQ health information or to apply for a free NNLM Reading Club Book kit,… Read More »

Posted in: All of Us, Education, Outreach

Apr

08

NNLM Reading Club: Mental Health Awareness

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on April 8th, 2019 0 comments

The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of Mental Health Awareness, a May National Health Observance. Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T Lee RX: A Graphic Memoir by Rachel Lindsay Gorilla and the Bird by Zack McDermott To learn more about each of… Read More »

Posted in: All of Us, In the Region, Outreach

Apr

01

It’s National Public Health Week!

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on April 1st, 2019 0 comments

National Public Health Week (NPHW) begins today! Lead by the American Public Health Association (APHA), every year for the first week of April communities and organizations dedicated to improving the public health across the United states come together to spread awareness and highlight important health-related topics. Each day of NPHW focuses on a particular theme… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Outreach, Public Health

Mar

27

Connect with NNLM MAR at an Upcoming Conference

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on March 27th, 2019 0 comments

The staff of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, is hitting the road! Please introduce yourself at any of these meetings. If you would like to schedule a few minutes to speak with us about your projects and partnership opportunities, please contact us. New Jersey League for Nursing: Health Professions Coordinator… Read More »

Posted in: @ the RML, All of Us, Exhibits, In the Region, Outreach

Mar

12

Last Call for All of Us Journey Partnership

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on March 12th, 2019 0 comments

Last Call! The All of Us Journey is still looking for partners when it comes to Philadelphia and Harrisburg. If you are interested in hosting the Journey at an event, volunteering, or would like more information about this opportunity, please contact NNLM MAR All of Us Community Engagement Coordinator Veronica Leigh Milliner at VLM38@pitt.edu. The… Read More »

Posted in: All of Us, Exhibits, In the Region, Outreach

Feb

08

Funding is Available for 2019-2020 Health Information Outreach Projects

Posted by Kate Flewelling on February 8th, 2019 0 comments

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications for health information outreach and programming projects. The mission of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine is to advance the progress of medicine, improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information, and improve individuals’… Read More »

Posted in: @ the RML, All of Us, Consumer Health, Funding, Health Professionals, Outreach

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